Outline Elle 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, friendly, retro, cartoon, display impact, friendly tone, retro flair, decorative outline, rounded, outlined, soft, chunky, bubblelike.
A rounded outline face with softly squared terminals and generous corner radii throughout. Letterforms lean toward geometric construction with smooth curves, compact joins, and broadly consistent stroke rhythm, while the single-line contour creates an airy, hollow interior. Counters are open and simple, and the overall silhouette reads as chunky and even, with mild, friendly irregularities in curved joins that keep it from feeling overly rigid. Numerals match the same rounded, inflated geometry for a cohesive set.
Best suited for short display text such as headlines, poster titles, packaging callouts, playful branding, and logo marks where the outline can be emphasized. It also works well for badges, stickers, and social graphics, especially when paired with bold color fills or layered effects for contrast against the background.
The outlined, bubbly shapes give a lighthearted, approachable tone that feels nostalgic and comic-adjacent. Its hollow construction reads as decorative rather than utilitarian, suggesting fun, informal messaging and attention-grabbing display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice using rounded, inflated forms while keeping the texture light through an outlined construction. It prioritizes immediate impact and charm over dense readability, making it ideal for expressive, decorative typography.
The outline draws clearly at larger sizes and preserves recognizable silhouettes, but the single contour and tight inner spaces can visually thin out or fill in at small sizes or in busy backgrounds. The style pairs well with solid fills, color, or shadow/offset treatments where the interior negative space can be used intentionally.